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EDGU3000: Teaching English Internationally 2

Semester 1, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

This unit aims to build on the pedagogic content provided in EDGU2000 and provide students with a deeper exploration of the tenets of successful teaching of English to speakers of other languages. The unit is run in conjunction with the Centre for English Teaching and involves lectures by CET staff, lesson observations and practical teaching. The focus is on developing participants' ability to plan and program teaching in a range of macro-skills, and to develop intercultural skills and understandings.

Unit details and rules

Unit code EDGU3000
Academic unit Education
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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EDSE3043 or EDSE4512 or EDSE4514 or EDSE4511
Prerequisites
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48 credit points of units, including EDGU2000
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
? 

Basic Methodological theory and practice

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Benjamin Carkagis, benjamin.carkagis@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Presentation group assignment Warmer (micro-teaching)
n/a
5% Multiple weeks As scheduled over semester
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO4 LO3
Skills-based evaluation group assignment Practicum (micro-teaching)
n/a
30% Multiple weeks 3 x 40 min Practicums over Wks 8 -10
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO4 LO3
Assignment Lesson observation critique
n/a
25% Week 09
Due date: 07 May 2021 at 23:59
900 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Assignment Portfolio of activities
n/a
35% Week 13
Due date: 04 Jun 2021 at 23:59
2600 words (equivalent)
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Small continuous assessment Discussion board contributions, moderator role and in-class poster presentation
n/a
5% Weekly 1000 words minimum across Weeks 2 -11
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO4 LO3
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

  • Warmer (micro-teaching): The aim of this task is for you to build on your experience in developing a warmer in EDGU 2000.  You will plan and develop a warmer with a specific language focus (ie, grammar and/or vocabulary), which you will be allocated by your EDGU lecturer.
  • Practicum (micro-teaching): You will prepare and deliver 3 X 60 minute lessons of face to face teaching, to be carried out over 3 separate sessions under the supervision of a practising teacher
  • Discussion board contributions, moderator role and in-class poster presentation: In Weeks 2-11, reflect on the theory for each weekly session and then think of at least two applications of that theory in the TESOL classroom. You will then use your contributions and develop them in the in-class poster presentation.
  • Lesson observation critique: You will write a 900-word critique on the lesson you observed, reflecting on the successful points and discussing alternative actions.
  • Portfolio of activities: The overarching aim of this capstone task is to reflect on your teaching and demonstrate how this reflection impacts on your development as a TESOL teacher. You will complete four tasks for your portfolio.
Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Penalties for late submission In units of study where assignments are required to be submitted by a certain date, and where no extension has been granted, the following penalties shall apply. The penalty rate shall also apply if an assignment is late following the expiry of any extension granted. Interpretation 1. The word “day” means “calendar day”, that is: including weekends or public holidays 2. “1 day late” means “up to and including any part of the 24 hours following the due time of submission”, similarly “ 2 days late” means “between one day and up to, and including, any part of the following 24 hours”, and so on. • 1 day late: 5% penalty • 2 days late: 10% penalty • 3 days late: 15% penalty • 4 days late: 20% penalty • 5 days late: 25% penalty • 6 days late: 30% penalty • 7 days late: 35% penalty • 8 days late: 40% penalty • 9 days late: 45% penalty • 10 days late: 50% penalty • 11+ days late: zero marks Please note that technical difficulties are not an acceptable reason for late submission and the late penalty (5% per day) will be applied.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Culture through content Seminar (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 02 L1 interference Seminar (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Week 03 Errors and feedback; Assessing student language levels Seminar (3 hr) LO4 LO5
Week 04 Teaching language Seminar (3 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 05 Teaching vocabulary Seminar (3 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 06 Lesson observation Seminar (3 hr) LO4 LO5
Week 07 Teaching pronunciation and prosody Seminar (3 hr) LO6
Week 08 Adapting your teaching approach for diverse contexts Seminar (3 hr) LO2 LO3 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 09 Mini practicum Seminar (3 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 10 Technology-enhanced language learning (TELL) Seminar (3 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 11 Testing and evaluation Seminar (3 hr) LO5
Week 12 Applying theory to practice Seminar (3 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: The Sydney School of Education and Social Work requires attendance of at least 90 percent of all seminars, workshops or lectures. Where a student is unable to attend at the required rate evidence of illness or misadventure may be required and the student may be required to undertake extra work. Students should discuss the circumstances of their absence(s) with the co-ordinator of the unit of study.

In the case of students being unable to attend online classes, recordings of sessions will be made available via Canvas and alternative online resources will be made available. If a student, under the guidance of their lecturer, completes required online tasks, they will maintain attendance requirements according to the dates and policies set by the university. Further clarification can be sought from the Course Coordinator.

Further details are provided in the School canvas site: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/13426            

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed on the Library ‘Reading List’ link available on Canvas.

  • Required textbook: Harmer, J. (2015). The practice of English language teaching (5th ed.) with DVD . Harlow, Essex: Longman.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate an understanding of ELT provisions in Australia and abroad; the backgrounds of these learners and the social and educational needs of these learners
  • LO2. demonstrate an understanding of the systems of English and second language development and the implications of this for teaching and learning
  • LO3. demonstrate an understanding of the language strengths and diverse needs of ESL and EFL learners and the language demands of respective learning contexts
  • LO4. demonstrate the ability to develop programmes and lesson plans reflecting the principles of TESOL curricula and current methodological approaches
  • LO5. demonstrate the ability to design learning and assessment tasks that enhance communicative and linguistic competence.
  • LO6. demonstrate the ability to plan and design lessons and learning activities for the development of learners' spoken language
  • LO7. demonstrate the ability to plan and design learning activities, sequences and lesson plans to develop reading and writing.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No changes

Important information about teaching practicum
You will be required to be available for THREE additional sessions of 40 minutes for the
practicum component of the course outside of regular class times, during Weeks 7 - 12. You will be scheduled for your three additional sessions at the start of the course.

Site visit guidelines

If you are undertaking professional experience/field education placement as part of your enrolment in this unit of study, please assess your specific needs and requirements for the safe and successful completion of an external placement within a host organisation. You will be given the opportunity to disclose any health issues that have a work health and safety significance before arranging a placement so that your safety, and the safety of others, can be properly assessed. The Professional Experience Coordinator/Field Education Manager will work to ensure that the workplace assignment to you is appropriate for your needs and requirements. If you are experiencing disability, and require reasonable adjustments to be arranged, please contact Disability Services as early as possible prior to commencing the internship. Please note, in all cases, and for the purpose of organising reasonable adjustments, only the impact and not the nature, of your disability will be disclosed to the host organisation.

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